Comparison Between Renault Kwid Vs Hyundai i10

Thinking of getting your first big piece of a four-wheeler? But hold on, are you stuck with the multiple choices? Can’t find a way out, can you?

Well, you’ve stopped by at the best pit stop for your car. We compare these so-called beasts of a road machine for you. Simply said, comparing these mean machines is what we love about. And guess what we’re gonna continue on till the love in the air remains.

So what’s the one we’re gonna rave about today? Well, it belongs to the hatchback segment, one of them an entry level while the other an accomplished premium hatchback. Here’s the names for you, Renault Kwid and Hyundai i10.

Sit back and enjoy the ride till it lasts.

The synopsis

Renault, a German giant famed for its SUV named Duster, tried their hands at the entry level hatchback segment with this one named Kwid. And boy, they did great. This one already ranks as the top seller in the Indian automobile sales chart.

Hyundai has been around for ages in the Indian automobile market. The first instance of Hyundai i10, a premium hatchback making rounds was in 2007. It relaunched itself in theform of second generation in 2014. This one is much loved about for its easy city car nature and high fuel efficiency.

Time to unravel the specs for you.

Engine

Renault Kwid is powered with a 799cc 3-cylinder engine. It provides a peak power of 54 PS @5678 RPM and maximum torque of 72 Nm @4386 RPM. It has 5-speed manual transmission with the front wheel driveline.

Hyundai i10 has a 1086 cc, 4-cylinder engine with a power of 68 PS @5500 RPM and a torque of 99 Nm @4500 RPM. It has a 5-speed manual transmission with a front-wheel driveline.

Mileage

Well, Renault takes plaudits on this one, though.

The fuel tank capacity for Renault Kwid is 28 ltr and the ARAI-certified mileage remains at 25.17 km/ltr.

For Hyundai i10, its 35 ltr of fuel tank capacity with an ARAI-certified mileage of 19.81 km/ltr.

Suspension & Steering

Renault Kwid bears a front suspension of Mac Pherson strut along with a low er transverse link. The rear suspension is in the form of at wisted beam with coil spring. The steering meanwhile is manual based.

Hyundai i10 comes equipped with Mac Pherson Strut with coil spring for front suspension while the rear suspension is packed in the form of coupled torsion beam axle with coil spring. The steering for Hyundai i10 is power-based and feels quite smooth.

Seating and Boot Space

As both of them are hatchback models, they offer seating capacity for 5 people in 2 seating rows. There 5 doors on both the cars.

Meanwhile, the boot space differs quite a lot. Renault Kwid features a 300 ltr boot space, the highest in the segment while Hyundai i10 has a 225 ltr boot space.

Amenities

The amenities and features are often based on variants and pricing. The high-end variants are often provided with better amenities.

Renault Kwid features some basic level amenities like child safety locks, speed sensor door lock, seat belt warning. However, the higher variant of it offers airbags, infotainment system and more.

Hyundai i10 being a premium hatchback features engine immobilizer, child safety locks, a multifunction display and air condition for the ventilation system. It has analog + digital instrument panel along with power windows and audio system.

Price & Variants

Here’re the pricing and variants for Renault Kwid-

Renault Kwid Standard – Rs 2.57 lakh

Renault Kwid RXE – Rs 2.88 lakh

Renault Kwid RXL – Rs 3.11 lakh

Renault Kwid RXT – Rs 3.44 lakh

Renault Kwid RXT (O) – Rs 3.53 lakh

Here’s the one for Hyundai i10

Hyundai i10 Era- Rs 4.34 lakhs

Hyundai i10 Magna- Rs 4.57 lakhs

Hyundai i10 Magna special edition- Rs 4.73 lakhs

Hyundai i10 Sportz- Rs 4.87 lakhs

Hyundai i10 Sportz LPG- Rs 5.15 lakhs

Guess the air around you is clear now. So what’s your thoughts on this? Found the one you’re looking for?